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J896 NLC

1992 Tvr S1

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,243 mi
Last recorded80,243 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1992 Tvr S161,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 NLC
MakeTvr
ModelS1
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2016 80,243 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,243 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 80,243 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 80,243 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

chassis frame slightly rusted over complete frame

Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,171 miles

both nearside and offside front chassis rails starting to corrode

How Reliable is the Tvr S1?

Based on 1,615 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
538
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 34
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 32
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
Stop lamp not working 28
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J896 NLC is a 1992 Tvr S1 in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Tvr S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,719 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Tvr S1 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J896 NLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Tvr S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J896 NLC registered?

J896 NLC is a 1992 Tvr S1, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is J896 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J896 NLC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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